A factor of production, whose supply is fixed in the short run, may get additional earnings. These earnings are generally referred to as
A
Surplus value
B
Quasi-rent
C
Transfer earnings
D
Super normal profits
Correct Answer: Quasi-rent
A factor of production, whose supply is fixed in the short run, may get additional earnings. These earnings are generally referred to as Quasi-rent. The earnings from machines and instruments are termed as quasi-rent. The quasi-rent refers to the income produced when the demand for products increases suddenly.